Mass Vets Advisor

A bonus for active or discharged veterans who have served after September 11, 2001.

A national organization that works to preserve & enhance benefits to surviving United States military spouses & their children; honoring the memory of our military spouses who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Accelerate with Google is a program that provides career & employment resources to veterans & their families. Available resources include: - Online workshops, training, & skill lessons - Tools to build your business online - Google job portal; and more To learn more about what Google offers to veterans & their families to assist in their careers, please visit the link above.

The VA’s Gulf War Registry Health Exam alerts Veterans to possible long-term health problems that may be related to environmental exposures during their military service. The registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health problems more effectively. To register for an exam, please use the link below to contact your local VA Environmental Coordinator: publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp

Habitat Plus is a non-profit located in Lynn that provides interim & transitional supportive, sober housing to veterans with psychiatric disabilities, who would otherwise be homeless. Their mission is to provide program participants with information & advocacy to access existing service programs, helping them to maintain stable housing through their managed group home & Co-operative apartment program. To learn more about their services & your options please call: (781) 599-8578

Base Commissaries can help promote food security for patrons by delivering savings on healthy & fresh food. The Commissary at Hanscom AFB is a great resource for local service members, their families, & certain veterans with installation access. Please visit the link above for more info on the store & how you can obtain shopping privileges. Store Phone: 781.377.4210 x3004 DSN: 478.4210 Email: HanscomAFB.commissary@deca.mil Address: Building 1709-A Griffis St. Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-6290 US

Most Veterans who are in jail or prison will eventually reenter the community. The VA’s HCRV program is designed to promote success & prevent homelessness among veterans returning home after incarceration. HCRV services include: - Outreach & pre-release assessments services for Veterans in prison; - Referrals & linkages to medical, mental health, social & employment services on release; - Short-term case management assistance on release. To learn more please visit the link above.

Heidrea for Heroes offers home repairs to ensure health & safety, adaptive renovations for access & mobility, workforce readiness for job-seekers, resources for college students, & custom support to lift burdens. Veterans & military widows are eligible to apply for assistance in the following areas: - Plymouth County - Norfolk County - Bristol County - Barnstable County To apply for help please visit the link above. You can also: Call: (774) 773-3951 Email: info@heidrea4heroes.org

Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard, & Reservists with skilled training & quality career opportunities in the construction industry. The program is designed to help service members successfully transition back into civilian life by offering them the means to secure a quality career in the construction industry. To register for the program visit the link above, or call: 866-741-6210.

Hidden Heroes brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers & seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges & long-term needs they face. The group raises awareness of the issues military caregivers confront every day, inspiring individuals, businesses, & others to take action in supporting military caregivers in their communities. Hidden Heroes encourages military caregivers to register on their website by visiting the link above.